RE: HK Orders
Happened some times, not really a problem. One minute with live chat and off you go...
Posted on: 9/12/2012 12:29 PM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Radios
Only Futaba over the years, now 12FG
Posted on: 9/12/2012 12:26 PM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Need Some Advice From the Experts
For me it was the old SIG KingKobra with OS 61SF and than the GreatPlanes Patriot XL with Rossi 61R. (Love it!). Both make me a better skilled pilot, and today I fly few jets, but the best for me is the T-45. It performs great and capable of many F3A maneuvers.
Posted on: 8/30/2012 11:11 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: A123 Question
A123 (Genuine) are the best for you, just check the consumption per flight as BarracudaHockey post, and than use the right capacity.
Posted on: 8/21/2012 6:01 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: LiFe as RX Battery
[quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey No con's. They dont self discharge or require a regulator and they are perfectly safe to charge in the plane. I get genuine A123's from WrongWayRC.com for my reciever packs, he can put whatever wires on them you want. Balance charging with a Cell Pro is quick and it balances the pack every charge. [/quote] +1 Absolutely the best chemistry for RX applications.
Posted on: 8/21/2012 5:57 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: LHS Rant!
Have you tried the online support? It's back for a while now and we will be happy for some impression from the service....
Posted on: 8/17/2012 12:45 PM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: WHY GO EDF IF YOU HAVE TURBINES?
[quote]ORIGINAL: jetpilot theres no box for ''I hate electrics'' scott [/quote] +1
Posted on: 8/14/2012 10:48 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Screwed by HobbyKing
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bill G That's my take also. Places I order from in the US generally go 1 week, at the longest. Most seem to be 5 days or less. [/quote] That could be the case for me also if I was living in the US... Generally speaking, orders from US I get within 10~14 days, usually from TH (many times faster than local orders here... [:D] )
Posted on: 8/14/2012 8:27 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Screwed by HobbyKing
[quote]ORIGINAL: countilaw [quote]ORIGINAL: snir2001 [quote]ORIGINAL: the pope This is like when 2.4 fist came out as well as arfs . Everybody sh!t canned them and now look at them . Everybody uses them .In about the 12 orders Ive placed with H.K. not one has been a balls up but according to some hear at least 3 should have been a problem . If nothing else there driving the prices down . Funny
Posted on: 8/14/2012 3:38 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Is there a radio that does not lose signal?
Simple question with a simple answer... NO! But if you will install it right and use fresh batteries you will minimize the problems to virtually zero. I use Futaba 12FG today, no problems. Had only one problem in the past with 9C 72 due to a crystal fail [:@]
Posted on: 8/13/2012 11:19 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Screwed by HobbyKing
[quote]ORIGINAL: the pope This is like when 2.4 fist came out as well as arfs . Everybody sh!t canned them and now look at them . Everybody uses them .In about the 12 orders Ive placed with H.K. not one has been a balls up but according to some hear at least 3 should have been a problem . If nothing else there driving the prices down . Funny how things can suddenly become cheaper when theres competion . That makes me think weve been ripped off for too long . Ive been shafted by well known suppliers even here in Aus when buying things so my first loyalty goes to my wallet then if the price is reasonably close Ill buy from aus. but Ive bought bearings here in aus that took 3 weeks to arrive and it was nothing but a balls up with wrong ones being sent twice and when I got fed up with that I ordered from rc bearings and got the set of 4 for $20 compared to 2 at $50 here . Ill never walk into that local shop ever again . Do the people who complain about H.K. have they ever bought anything from them . Just look around your own house and see how much comes from overseas and then that might put things into perspective . Cheers the pope [/quote] Also here... You can buy something locally and wait for 2~3 weeks! Many times I get the goods from HK faster... (Or almost any other overseas shops)
Posted on: 8/13/2012 11:15 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Screwed by HobbyKing
[quote]ORIGINAL: topspin [quote]ORIGINAL: snir2001 [quote]ORIGINAL: JohnVH 1: They should have sent you a replacement servo 2: What do you expect from HK anyway, knowing how cheap the stuff is, it can fail 3: Ive been buying stuff from them for many years, and have spent alot of money there, and have only had a cheap gyro fail, so I bought another, its still going. 4: When you realized they were
Posted on: 8/11/2012 6:06 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Screwed by HobbyKing
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnVH 1: They should have sent you a replacement servo 2: What do you expect from HK anyway, knowing how cheap the stuff is, it can fail 3: Ive been buying stuff from them for many years, and have spent alot of money there, and have only had a cheap gyro fail, so I bought another, its still going. 4: When you realized they were giving you the run around you should have taken the $8 your complaining about and went and bought another servo and been over it. Its the chance you take, some people have sent stuff back and had awesome customer service, some have not, its hit or miss, luckily for me everything works great, and Im going to keep giving them money! I love hobby king! [/quote] Well said, simple as that... Yes, some people have bad luck with HK, so what ???? Have you seen a huge web store like HK that don't mess things up some time? I love HK, I will keep buying from HK and when finally one day I will need the customer support I'll try to get the best. (Never had, hope never will [:D] )
Posted on: 8/11/2012 4:15 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: k-80 needs new home
JL T-45 Here is my model with the elevator mod: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nACZrfgPdSc I have it for more than four years, it great little model!
Posted on: 7/29/2012 11:12 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: beware Hobbyking warranty claims
It's a well known issue that HK support was ok at the start and than get worse and worse during the years. But, I can say for sure (and not only me) that HK is on the right way now. You can get the live support, you getting e-mails replays after reasonable time and they have more support personal. If they will keep on track, we will have a good support that coming with the good pricing they offering.
Posted on: 7/25/2012 8:50 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: beware Hobbyking warranty claims
[quote]ORIGINAL: Andrew [quote]ORIGINAL: P-40 DRIVER We are all very aware of Hobby Kings business practices. So I'm surprised that your suprised when you got screwed on a warranty issue. You have been around this hobby enough to know this better. Law or no law, you knew thier reputation. [/quote] Agreed. Go to your LHS and pay double or triple the price. You'll get the same quality Chinese product, but at least you'll have someone to voice your complaints to and face to face warranty support. If you expect more than dirt cheap support, then don't expect to pay dirt cheap prices. [/quote] There is more than a few threads here and in other forums about warranty claims in the u.s where they have a local warehouse and you can see that people returning goods to the local one and not shipping to HK. Check with other people in Aus, there should be a way.
Posted on: 7/24/2012 11:56 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Gas or Glow
I really love the ST, but this days, GAS! You can get cheap and reliable engine and it's a great save on the long run! Try one of this: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__23040__DM_33_Gas_engine_w_CD_Ignition_3_8HP_33cc.html or this: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__15382__RCG_30cc_Gas_engine_w_CD_Ignition_3_9HP_2_94kw.html I don't have one (Yet...) but have seen them working and it's a charm.
Posted on: 7/21/2012 10:34 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: My Skymaster A-4 assmebly - IAF colors
Hi Ziv, It's great to see your beautiful new bird. When the maiden will take place? I'm in Israel for the next two weeks, after that, back home... Snir
Posted on: 7/21/2012 10:11 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: will these batteries work in this car?
[quote]ORIGINAL: rocking chevy The nano tech from HK actually seems pretty good, i'll consider that. Thanks for the help everyone that has. [/quote] Yes they are. It's the best bang for buck you will find anywhere...
Posted on: 7/19/2012 12:45 PM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: paint gun recomendation
I'm using the Testors A7778 for the art part and small scale details: http://www.testors.com/product/136949/A7778/_/Ultimate_Metal_Airbrush_Set And the Twin-action fine needle pistol air brush from Hobby King when I need to cover the model big areas IE fuselage and wings. you will be surprised from the great results with that one... (23$ !!!) http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__10340__Twin_action_fine_needle_pistol_air_brush_set.html
Posted on: 7/19/2012 12:40 PM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: will these batteries work in this car?
[quote]ORIGINAL: rocking chevy <span class=''Apple-style-span'' style=''color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ''>Here is the slash I'm getting... <a href=''http://www.rcplanet.com/Traxxas_Slas..._p/tra6808.htm'' target=''_blank'' style=''color: rgb(29, 91, 128); text-decoration: none; ''>http://www.rcplanet.com/Traxxas_Slas..._p/tra6808.htm It says it can handle up to 11.1-volt 3s packs. So will these batteries work in it? <a href=''http://www.rcplanet.com/Venom_LiPo_3...p/vnr15009.htm'' target=''_blank'' style=''color: rgb(29, 91, 128); text-decoration: none; ''>http://www.rcplanet.com/Venom_LiPo_3...p/vnr15009.htm <a href=''http://www.rcplanet.com/Venom_11_1V_..._p/vnr1581.htm'' target=''_blank'' style=''color: rgb(29, 91, 128); text-decoration: none; ''>http://www.rcplanet.com/Venom_11_1V_..._p/vnr1581.htm <a href=''http://www.rcplanet.com/Duratrax_LiP...p/dtxc1866.htm'' target=''_blank'' style=''color: rgb(29, 91, 128); text-decoration: none; ''>http://www.rcplanet.com/Duratrax_LiP...p/dtxc1866.htm <a href=''http://www.rcplanet.com/Venom_11_1V_..._p/vnr1582.htm'' target=''_blank'' style=''color: rgb(29, 91, 128); text-decoration: none; ''>http://www.rcplanet.com/Venom_11_1V_..._p/vnr1582.htm <a href=''http://www.rcplanet.com/Venom_35C_3S...p/vnr15026.htm'' target=''_blank'' style=''color: rgb(29, 91, 128); text-decoration: none; ''>http://www.rcplanet.com/Venom_35C_3S...p/vnr15026.htm Will any of these work? And, What one will work the best? [/quote] Do you really want to pay so much? Try the Nano-Tech from HK, with a higher C rate (40~80) and lower price... you will love it! and it designed for the Slah [:D] http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21943__Turnigy_nano_tech_5000mah_3S_40_80C_Lipo_Pack_TRA2872_Slash_Slash_4x4_.html
Posted on: 7/19/2012 12:28 PM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Eneloop batteries for ignition?
Why dont you try the LSD from hobbyking? Same ideal like the Eneloop but way cheaper and with higher capacity. I already have many of them and will get more! http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__25023__Turnigy_AA_LSD_2400mAh_Low_Self_Discharge_ready_to_use_.html
Posted on: 7/18/2012 12:40 PM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Wanted to buy Cell Pro 10s charger
Same one from Turnigy: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21826__Turnigy_10XC_10S_400W_10A_Dual_Channel_Balance_Charger.html
Posted on: 7/17/2012 3:57 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: engine/motor suggestions for a newb
I'm into jets and glow, but in the long run, the electric is way cheaper. the cost of one pack is about one gallon of fuel, and the battery will give you many more flights than the gallon of fuel...
Posted on: 7/15/2012 10:40 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: engine/motor suggestions for a newb
[quote]ORIGINAL: derekmac Awesome, thanks for the info! For a battery, should I look at something like this [link=http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9264__Turnigy_3000mAh_4S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html]http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9264__Turnigy_3000mAh_4S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html[/link], or something with a higher C rating? [/quote] Yep, Generally speaking, the higher the C rate, the better performance you will get, and the battery will run cooler. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11924__Turnigy_nano_tech_3300mah_4S_25_50C_Lipo_Pack.html There is many combinations, but I think what I post here for you will give you the best bang for the buck, IMO... Go fly!
Posted on: 7/15/2012 2:41 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: engine/motor suggestions for a newb
Well, I love the glow, but the electric on that small model will out perform the glow. Here's the motor you need: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__19025__Turnigy_G32_Brushless_Outrunner_600kv_.html There is many ESC's out there, but you can take: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24253__Turnigy_AE_65A_Brushless_ESC.html The ESC is a bit on the safe side and it's programable via transmitter and Turnigy BESC programming card. The battery can be 3s or 4s, so pick one (or better few...) Ah... you will need a charger, not a galon of nitro fuel [:D]
Posted on: 7/14/2012 2:06 PM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Landing Graupner Inspiration P100RX
Dude, check the CG (probably too backward...) and EXPO the elevator, That's all [:)]
Posted on: 7/11/2012 1:32 PM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: heat with a 2009 R6014FS
I'm using the 6014FS for about four years, flying jets in the desert at 44~45c with no issues. Just keep it from direct sun light and you'r covered.
Posted on: 7/11/2012 1:27 PM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: Recommendations for gas engine, Hanger 9 60 size Twist
Here is a great 15cc engine with a good price: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__15380__RCG_15cc_Gas_engine_w_CD_Ignition_2_1HP_1_54kw.html It will give you the performance and low weight you'r seeking for...
Posted on: 7/11/2012 1:11 PM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Ofna Ultra Lx2 V Ofna Hyper 7
[quote]ORIGINAL: Foxy [quote]ORIGINAL: The_Shark i would go LX2, its part of the ultra line, simmilar to the legendary 9.5 line and is made my hong nor, the hyper is hobao, the metals and plastics are superior in hong nor stuff and this is why the jammin line is made by them. both are awesome cars, but the LX2 in my opinion comes out on top. [/quote] The LX2 is a pure basher. The Hyper 7 was a leading race buggy for many years. They are still winning races today, more than 10 years after inital release. They are built like tanks as someone else said, which does make them easier to drive on a track. The Hyper 7 has a few more features than the LX, and is even tougher. No brainer in this particular comparison, the Hyper 7 hands down, its a much better car than the LX. Also shark I'm surprised that you would say that Hong Nor are the higher quality brand, I would disagree. Hobao make the more expensive race oriented stuff (the Hyper SC10 is technically a better truck than the Jammin out of the box, the Jammin is not even race legal as it is out of the box, just for an example). I have a lot of respect for both brands, they are both arguably the two best bang for buck brands in the hobby. Get the Hyper 7. [/quote] No brainer, Hyper 7, just replace the poor servos...
Posted on: 7/11/2012 4:44 AM by Author "snir2001" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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